Mudskipperムツゴロウ
Boleophthalmus pectinirostrisLC— Least Concern
The great blue-spotted mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris), known in Japan as mutsugoro, is an amphibious goby that lives on muddy tidal flats in Japan's Ariake and Yatsushiro seas, as well as coastal Korea, China, and Taiwan. It breathes partly through its skin and water held in its mouth, allowing it to leave the water and crawl on its pectoral fins or leap across mud while grazing on diatoms and other benthic algae. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Mudskipper (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- It can breathe through its skin and water held in its mouth, letting it leave the water to crawl on its pectoral fins or leap using its whole body. Source
- When fleeing, it makes rapid, frog-like consecutive jumps, making it surprisingly hard to catch. Source
- In the Ariake Sea region, it is traditionally caught using a technique called "mutsukake," which resembles fly fishing with a hook. Source
Where to See This Species
1 facilities · 0 individuals
長崎ペンギン水族館 (Nagasakipengin Suizokukan)NagasakiOpened in 2001
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Boleophthalmus pectinirostrisはIUCNでLCです。干潟の減少は地域個体群にとって重要な課題です。
Habitat
東アジアの河口・干潟の汽水域。
Threats
- 干潟の埋め立て
- 水質悪化
- 河口環境の改変
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 干潟の保全・再生
- 汽水域の生物多様性を伝える展示と環境教育
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FAQ
- How does a mudskipper breathe out of water?
- It breathes partly through its skin and through water it holds in its mouth, letting it stay active on exposed mudflats. Source
- What does the mudskipper eat?
- It is herbivorous, grazing on diatoms and other benthic algae from the surface of the mud. Source
- Why is it hard to catch a mudskipper?
- When fleeing, it makes rapid, frog-like consecutive jumps across the mud, which makes it surprisingly difficult to catch. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org